Superior School Board meeting
A public hearing regarding student fees proceeded the July meeting of the Superior Board of Education, Monday evening. Discussion focused on offering a $30 optional fee to ninth through twelfth grade students which would cover the first repair expense a student might incur during the year because they damaged their computer, often something which occurs when they drop it. Logan Christiancy, technology director, encourage the action.
Only four board members were present: Brad Biltoft, Luke Meyers, Peggy Meyers and Krista Tatroo. Both Matt Bargen and Matt Sulivan were absent.
Much of the regular session focused on approving the 2024-25 handbooks for the elementary school, secondary school, activities, bridge and staff. All handbooks will be electronic this year. In general, changes were suggested by legal council or changed for clarity. However, by consensus board members agree both high honor roll and honor roll guidelines should revert back to percentage used in the 2022-2023 school year. Last year the grade scale was changed. Ninety percent and above was an A, 80 to 90 percent was a B, 70 to 80 percent was a C, etc. Members felt high honor roll and honor roll students should represent a higher grade point average.
June expenditures from the general budget in the amount of $586,200.66 were approved.
Laura Whetzal was offered a certified contract. From August 2010 until May 2024 she has been instructor at USD 380 Vermillion – Centralia Public Schools in Centalia, Kansas. There she was an English language arts teacher for sixth through 12th grade students. Prior to Centralia, she taught in the Republic County Public Schools in Belleville for several years where she was the assistant Lady Buffaloes basketball coach. She also helped with track and was the library media specialist.
In addition, Morgan Kroeger was hired as the school’s business manager.
A resolution was approved to participate in the ACK Consortium 402(b)/457(b) retirement plan. During the last several months there has been a concentrated effort to provide and educate teachers on investments and retirement savings.
Andrew Brittenham previewed the Wildcat Subdivision preliminary plat. It must be approved by the city council, then by the board of education and finally will be submitted to the county. The map details where school property and city property lies and roads are platted. Brittenham said, “There is one place where Lincoln , Paw Print, Fourth Street and Wildcat Drive are all one.”
Steph Corman, activities director, reviewed the summer weight program, plans for calendars, when athletic photos are scheduled and reported she still needs some assistant coaches.
The board approved the Greenbush teacher evaluation. The service unit is based in Kansas and will also provide an evaluation form used for non-classified staff. Supt. Whetzal considers the Greenbush evaluation forms to be both more in depth and more user friendly.
Adult breakfast prices were set at $2,75 and adult lunch prices at $4.75. All students can still eat free this year.
The school’s new website is up and running. Since the last meeting, the secondary school parking lot has been resurfaced.
The board adjourned into executive session to protect the identity of a student.
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